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first_reported: 2026-11-07 19:50 MST
updated: 2026-11-07 19:50 MST
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# House Democrats pick Jennifer Bacon as Colorado House speaker

House Democrats selected State Rep. Jennifer Bacon as the next Colorado House speaker on Friday. She will be the first Black woman to hold the position.

Section: [Around Town](/denver/section/life.md) · Entities: [Jennifer Bacon](/denver/wiki/jennifer-bacon.md), [Colorado House of Representatives](/denver/wiki/colorado-house-of-representatives.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Colorado (KCNC)](https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/state-rep-jennifer-bacon-first-black-woman-speaker-colorado-house/), 2026-11-07 19:50 MST: State Rep. Jennifer Bacon to become first Black woman to serve as Speaker of Colorado House

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